Does all jointly owned property go through probate?

Jointly held property very rarely needs to be probated. There are different forms of joint ownership. Ownership by husband and wife is a tenancy by...

How hard is it to protect my interest in a family member wants to contest a will because half of the estate was left to me?

I agree with my colleagues that it is generally difficult to win a Will contest. It is also next to impossible to win a case in Michigan based on...

My mom is mad at me .She gave me a house 16 years ago.Took her name off the deed and abstact. now she wants the house back what

If the house is in your name alone, you can tell her "tough luck." Of course, that could affect any remaining inheritance you might receive, down...

My mother passed away leaving everything to me in her will. No probate.

Why they need a small estate affidavit is not clear. Your mother's "estate" has no interest in this vehicle. On the one hand, getting the affidavit...

What sort of charges are legal for a landlord to apply?

This does not sound reasonable to me. If you agree to it in the lease, that is one thing. If not, then it is not something the landlord can charge...

No, your husband cannot do this. You should contact the police, if he does not return your keys. He has no right to kick you out, in this manner....

Window came crashing down; no reason why. Looked online and bracket is faulty. Is this wear and tear?

I would check to see if this is covered by insurance. I would not think this is normal wear and tear under the circumstances. James Frederick

Would my wife need a lawyer to get 100% of her father's life insurance as she's the beneficiary.

Normally, the child support claim could only be made against the probate estate of the deceased. As has already been indicated, however, once...

I want to establishing a living trust for my estate...how do I handle my children from a previous marriage and my now partner?

You have a complex planning situation and you need to consult with an estate planning attorney to make sure that your objectives are met, most cost...

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Changing an estate to an LLC

It is not clear WHAT you have. An estate has an executor or administrator, (we call them personal representatives, here). A TRUST has a trustee....